The ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard is designed to cope with the demands of 10th Generation Intel Core™ processors, with boosted power delivery & an optimized cooling design providing more surface area for heat dissipation. ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming features AI enhancements & intuitive dashboards to help you overclock & tweak various parameters easily. Performance aside, Strix Z490-E Gaming catches the eye, sporting cyberpunk inspired aesthetics including a mirrored stainless-steel finish. ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming helps you get the most out of your gaming build with up-rated power delivery & optimized cooling. Intelligent controls lets you manage overclocking, cooling & networking settings easily, giving you everything you need to harness the full potential of your build for top-tier gaming performance. Power Design POWER DESIGN Digital power control & an array of power stages ensure Strix Z490-E Gaming has the muscle to control the latest Intel CPUs. PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR The Pro Cool II socket is built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines & have a metal armour for enhanced heat dissipation. The connector&s lower impedance helps prevent hotspots & improves reliability. DIGI+ POWER CONTROL The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultrasmooth & clean power delivery to the CPU. 14+2 POWER STAGES ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming utilizes 14+2 Dr MOS power stages to combine high-side & low-side MOSFETs & drivers into a single package, delivering the power & efficiency that the latest Intel processors dem&.